Custom WordPress Hit Counter with Simple Reporting

A simple, efficient WordPress hit counter with clean tracking and quick reporting—built for accuracy without the bloat of full analytics suites.

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Overview

I built a custom WordPress hit counter for clients who want a simple way to see which pages are getting traffic — without the complexity of full analytics platforms.

This lightweight plugin tracks page views and provides basic reporting in the WordPress admin, making it easy for site owners to see what’s being visited and how often, without leaving the dashboard or wiring up Google Analytics.

Key Features

Per-Page Hit Tracking

Each page view is counted and stored in the database, with hits associated to the specific page or post being visited.

Simple, Built-In Reporting

Admins can review hit counts from a dedicated report screen:

  • See which pages get the most traffic
  • Quickly compare page performance
  • Filter or sort views to find what matters

No third-party dashboards, no external accounts.

Lightweight and Minimal

The plugin:

  • Uses a small footprint
  • Avoids unnecessary scripts
  • Adds no front-end clutter
  • Keeps the focus on simple page view counts

Perfect for smaller sites or clients who don’t need (or want) a full analytics stack.

MVP by Design

This is an MVP hit counter with reporting — intentionally focused on:

  • Counting visits
  • Displaying results clearly
  • Staying out of the way

It can be extended later if needed, but remains deliberately simple for now.

Project Details

Why Build It?

A lot of my clients:

  • Don’t log into Google Analytics or similar tools
  • Still want to know “what pages are people actually visiting?”
  • Prefer something that lives inside WordPress and is easy to glance at

This custom hit counter gives them a clear, no-nonsense view of site activity.

Possible Extensions (if needed)

The current implementation focuses on page counts and basic reporting, but the structure allows for future enhancements like:

  • Date-range filtering
  • Export to CSV
  • Per-user or per-role exclusions
  • IP or bot filtering
  • Simple graphs or trends

For now, it stays lean and focused on the essentials.

Result

A small, reliable hit counter that does exactly what most non-technical clients need: show which pages are getting traffic, right inside WordPress.

It’s easy to drop into new client sites when they ask for “something to show page visits” without committing them to full analytics tools they’ll never actually use.

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